China Zhengkai International Marathon & Half Marathon, 5K Zhengzhou, China April 23, 2022 Marathon origins Marathon, also known as marathon, is a very popular long-distance running event in the world, covering a distance of 26 miles and 385 yards, equivalent to 42.195 kilometers (also said to be 42.193). km). Since the first Olympic Games in 1896, marathons have been held extensively around the world. When it comes to the origin of the marathon, we must start with the battle of Marathon in ancient Greek history. |